Description
These delightful no-bake clusters combine creamy peanut butter, fluffy marshmallows, and crunchy peanuts, all coated in festive green chocolate and topped with a tiny red heart for the ultimate Grinch-themed holiday treat.
Ingredients
2 cups white chocolate chips
1 cup green candy melts
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups mini marshmallows
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
Red heart-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
Step 1: Place the white chocolate chips and green candy melts in a large microwave-safe bowl.
Step 2: Microwave the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat.
Step 3: Stir in the creamy peanut butter until it is fully incorporated and the mixture is uniform.
Step 4: Gently fold in the mini marshmallows and dry roasted peanuts until all are evenly coated with the chocolate and peanut butter mixture.
Step 5: Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, forming clusters.
Step 6: Decorate each cluster immediately by placing a red heart-shaped sprinkle on top to give a festive Grinch theme.
Step 7: Let the clusters set at room temperature until firm (1-2 hours), or refrigerate them for about 30 minutes to speed up the setting process.
Step 8: Once fully set, serve and enjoy these festive and delicious Grinch-themed peanut marshmallow clusters!
Notes
For best results, ensure your chocolate is not too hot when adding the marshmallows to prevent them from melting too much. You can also experiment with different types of sprinkles or even a drizzle of red icing for extra Grinchy flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Melting, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
